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Spectacular sights from Taipei for their New Years Eve celebrations. Fireworks being fired from the Taipei 101 building, formally the Taipei World Financial Centre. Where 800,000 people watched in awe as the building literally lit up with fireworks.
The stunning firework display lasted 5 minutes firing multi-coloured and multi-effect sequence shots from various heights of the building.
This fantastic celebration was not only for New Year but it also saw in the 101st anniversary of the Republic of China.

 

Chinese New Year this year is on 23rd January 2012, as the Chinese New Year welcomes in the year of the Male Black Water Dragon.

Regional customs and traditions vary widely in for the Chinese New Year, however it is traditional that all families clean the house thoroughly to sweep away any misfortune and make way for the good incoming luck.

This year is the 4709th year of the Chinese calendar.

Due to legends and tales of a monster that would attack villagers on the Chinese New Year, it is celebrated with the colour red as it was believed that this monster was afraid of the colour,
Red envelopes containing money are given out at the start of each year to bring good fortune.

Fireworks made from bamboo shoots and gunpowder were traditionally used to scare away evil spirits. In more modern times firecrackers have been used as they are known for their loud bangs – they have also become a large part of the celebrations due to their symbolisation of joyful times.

The 2011/12 New Years Eve spectacular fireworks in London.
With everything from being choreographed to music, high powered fireworks and fireworks firing from the top of Big Ben…its definitely worth watching again.

The Mayor’s Midnight Fireworks display by the Thames is set to be fantastic this year, with over 250,000 people coming to watch the firework display last year it is expected to be similar numbers this time around.
The viewing areas usually fill up 2-3 hours before the show starts so make sure you get there early to get the best spots.

Radio 1’s DJ Nihal will be putting on an exclusive show for all those who attend – starting at 10pm and continuing after the firework display.

Make sure you wrap up warm for the show as it will be cold. Meeting friends and family before venturing out to view points is advised as the crowds could mean that it is hard to meet up once there.

Tickets are not on sale for the show, it is a free event, so please do not accept any if they are offered to you.

2010’s Midnight Firework Display

 

The winter fireworks were set of in Manhattan Beach’s Holiday firework festival this year, filling South Bays skies.

The festival replaced the annual 4^th July fireworks several years ago.

The firework festival was held on 11^th December this year, with roughly 15,000 people gathering to witness the event.

Many activities for families were held from 4pm onwards in parks around the area, with sledge runs and snowmen.

The fireworks display started at 7pm with a specially extended finale thanks to Belkin sponsorship.

 

Black Cat Fireworks and Standard Fireworks has been awarded Kirklees Green Business Award.

The Festival of Light is a two day festival held in Huddersfield bringing street theatre to Yorkshire. This year the festival was held on the 3^rd and 4^th of December, showcasing a Spanish/Argentinean performance group called Grupo Puja and the show K@osmos. The group performs high altitude acrobatics whilst rock musicians perform.  

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Perfect fireworks for Christmas and New Year’s Eve

New Year is traditionally a time to go all out with your fireworks, the bigger the better! The trend started in 2000 for the millennium.

It’s all about owning your part of the sky that night – big bursts, bright colours, beautiful effects and having a great time watching the display surrounded by the people you love.

So with this in mind, the ideal  New Years Eve Fireworks are Single Ignitions and Display Kits – a whole aerial display neatly put together for you with non of the hassle.

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New Years Firework Competition, Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are holding a competition over the next couple of weeks for one lucky winner to win £250 worth of fireworks, that they will receive in time for New Years Eve.

For those of you who are planning a party make sure you take part in this competition for your chance to win. The winner will receive the exciting prize of Casino triple single ignition pack, Silver selection box and Titan single ignition. These combined are worth a whopping £250. These fabulous fireworks are all you’ll need to make a splash of colour in the sky this New Years Eve.

To enter simply answer one question and you could be chosen as the winner. To enter you must be a resident in the UK and over the age of 18. Any one who enters and is drawn as the winner who does not live in the UK or is not 18 or over will not be eligible to win, and another winner will be drawn. The winner will be drawn on Monday 19th December.

Always read the Terms and Conditions before entering.

Black Cat Fireworks are now offering new package’s for weddings, parties and birthdays. A new selection of products has been hand picked for this festive season of Christmas and New Year – make sure you take a look.
With price ranges to suit everyone nobody needs to miss out this winter.

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